The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration of the installation of a range of passive fire and smoke containment systems in customers’ premises or simulated workplace environments.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

install different types of fireproofing to structural steel and ductwork:

spray

intumescent paint

board

install fire stopping systems

comply with the requirements of:

Australian standards identified as relevant to work procedures

building Acts, regulations and codes

environmental regulations

manufacturers’ specifications

OHS legislation, codes and regulations

organisational requirements, including OHS policies and procedures.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

actual or simulated work environment

access to relevant standards and legislation

access to a variety of installation procedures relating to hinged fire and smoke doors

assessment documentation

training and assessment record book.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPFES2039A Identify, inspect and test passive fire and smoke containment products and systems.

Required skills

initiative and enterprise skills to identify, select and comply with Australian standards and related legislation

language and literacy skills to:

access information from technical manuals

communicate technical information to customers and colleagues

complete and distribute relevant documentation

find and use written information, including building specifications

interpret manufacturers’ data sheets for determining installation requirements for a range of passive fire and smoke containment system components installed into or onto elements of construction, including structural elements and openings in or through fire compartments

interpret manufacturers’ installation specifications and maintenance instructions

understand and comply with work instructions

use technical terminology relating to installing passive fire and smoke containment systems and work practices

planning skills to organise work according to organisational requirements

technical skills to recognise components of passive fire and smoke containment systems

skills to work safely when:

applying workplace housekeeping procedures

following work procedures

identifying potential and existing hazards and risks

selecting and using tools relating to installation procedures

selecting and using personal protective equipment (PPE)

using equipment and products

Required knowledge

action to take when a breach of health, safety or other policy occurs

common technical terminology used in the installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems, including:

plumb, level, square and perpendicular

mix ratio, density, wet film thickness, dry film thickness, section factor (Hp/A), exposed surface to mass (ESM) ratio and critical temperature

fire-rated walls, masonry, concrete, plasterboard and shaft wall

fire-rated floors and floor ceiling systems

penetration dimensions, i.e. width, height, depth and orientation

ambient and cold smoke, medium smoke and elevated and hot smoke

intumescent products and ablative products

clearance, field of application, fire resistance levels, incipient spread of fire, spread of flame indices, fire test report, assessments and letters of opinion

dangers of incorrect installation of passive fire and smoke containment systems

key features of legislation, Australian standards and building code requirements relating to:

installing passive fire and smoke containment systems

passive fire and smoke containment

implications of not applying legislative requirements to job functions

methods of converting imperial units of measurement to metric

organisational requirements for labelling and certifying passive fire and smoke containment system installations

passive fire and smoke containment labelling types

principles of passive fire protection related to overall fire safety and containment systems specific to passive fire and smoke containment systems

procedures for determining fire resistance levels and smoke resistance levels

purpose and interpretation of Australian standards and technical documentation relating to passive fire and smoke containment systems

technical terms relating to passive fire and smoke containment system installation

fireproofing and fire stopping variables, including types, components and fire barrier types

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Rules and regulations may include:

dangerous goods regulations

environmental regulations

licensing arrangements

OHS legislation, regulations and codes

relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as the BCA

relevant Australian standards, such as:

AS 1851 Maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment

note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments

other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:

international shipping codes

marine codes for different Australian States

requirements of Australian petroleum industry.

Requirements may be confirmed with:

colleagues

managers

supervisors

team leaders.

Work procedures may include:

assignment instructions

equipment manufacturers’ requirements

instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager

PPE requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

specific customer requirements.

Checking compliance requirements may include:

undertaking commissioning tests detailed in Australian standards and manufacturers’ documentation to verify performance of an installed, repaired or altered piece of equipment or system

reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems comply with relevant rules and regulations.

Action may include:

advising customer

documenting non-compliance

making equipment safe

reporting, as required.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

job scheduling systems and communication devices

personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations

recording and reporting documentation and systems

relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs

relevant rules and regulations

standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.

Customer requirements may include:

confirming or varying service instructions

cost, reliability and maintenance requirements of the selected passive fire and smoke containment system

following sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises

providing non-routine or urgent services

providing routine services

providing written or verbal confirmation of services provided or future maintenance schedule

sighting work permits.

Passive fire and smoke containment systems include:

passive fire and smoke containment products, including:

fabric and timber protection, impregnated or sprayed

fire-rated air transfer grilles

fire-rated sealants, caulks and putties:

acrylic

polyurethane

silicone

fire resistant boards:

calcium silicate

vermiculite

fire resistant mortars and grouts:

load bearing

non-load bearing

fire resistant pillows:

intumescent

non-intumescent

fire stop collars:

cast in

retrofit

wall

intumescent paints and coatings (other than those used for fireproofing structural steel)

linear gaps seals:

impregnated foams

tapes

intumescent gaskets

sealants

materials into or onto which passive fire and smoke containment products are installed, including:

concrete

fire resistant board

masonry

plasterboard

steel

timber

UPVC

mechanical and intumescent fire dampers

smoke dampers

passive fire and smoke containment solutions, including:

access panels and hatches

ceiling and partition systems

control joints and expansion joints

duct fireproofing and protection

duct and damper penetration protection

fire-rated sealants

industrial fire protection

intumescent dampers and seals

openings in structural elements

penetration solutions

protection against spread of flame

structural steel fireproofing and protection

UPVC and plumbing penetrations.

Structural element requiring fireproofing may be:

self-supporting duct work or bulkheads (made from calcium silicate or other proprietary board material)

sheet metal smoke exhaust ductwork

structural steel element, including:

beam

column

truss.

Penetrated element of construction requiring fire stopping may be:

bulkhead

concrete floor slab

drywall (plasterboard or lightweight construction)

drywall ceiling (plasterboard or lightweight construction)

fire or smoke door panel

masonry wall (brick, blockwork or pre-case concrete panels).

Defects may include:

items that do not comply with:

Australian standards

manufacturers’ instructions

requirements of the necessary legislation.

Documentation may include:

certificates of inspection

corrective action reports

customer recommendation forms

equipment recommendation forms

job cards

maintenance record systems

product documentation and installation instructions

service agreements.